Asheville abortion clinic closure praised

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9:34 AM,
Aug. 2, 2013

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Anti-abortion groups praised Republican Gov. Pat McCrory on Thursday for a move by his state health department to close a city abortion clinic.

The Washington-based Susan B. Anthony List said the closure shows more regulation is needed.

"News of this clinic closing proves just how badly the increased health and safety standards are needed," said Marjorie Dannenfelser, the group's president. "We applaud the governor and the bold pro-life, pro-woman legislators who led the effort to protect women." ...